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You can rectify minor faults yourself with 
the help of the following overview. 
If in doubt, please consult the authorized 
customer service.

Danger

Turn off the appliance and remove the 
mains plug prior to any care and mainte-
nance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the 
authorized customer service.

Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the 
device will switch on.

Check whether the voltage indicated on 
the type plate corresponds to the volt-
age of the mains supply.

Check the mains connection cable for 
damages.

Check setting at the spray lance.

Appliance ventilation: Switch the appli-
ance on with the high-pressure hose de-
tached and operate (max. 2 minutes) 
until the water exits the high-pressure 
connection without bubbles. Switch off 
appliance and reconnect high-pressure 
hose.

Check the water supply.

Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.

Cause: Voltage reduction due to weak 
mains supply or when using an extension 
cable

.

When switching on, first pull the lever of 
the trigger gun and then switch the ap-
pliance switch to "I/ON".

Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove 
dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, us-
ing a needle and rinse through with wa-
ter from the front.

Check water flow quantity.

Slight leakage from the appliance pump 
is normal. If the leakage increases con-
tact the authorized customer service.

Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.

Clean the detergent suction hose filter.

Check the detergent suction hose for 
kinks.

Subject to technical modifications!

Troubleshooting

Appliance is not running

Pressure does not build up in the 
appliance

Appliance does not start, motor hums

Strong pressure fluctuations

Appliance is leaking

No detergent infeed

Technical specifications

Power connection

Voltage
1~50 Hz

240 V

Connected load

1,7 kW

Mains fuse (slow-blow)

10 A

Protective class

I

Protection class

IP X5

Water connection

Max. feed temperature

40

°C

Min. feed volume

10

I/min

Max. feed pressure

1,2

MPa

Max. Suction height

0,5

m

Performance data

Working pressure

11

MPa

Max. permissible pressure

12

MPa

1740

MPa

Water flow rate

6,3

I/min

Detergent flow rate

0,3

I/min

Summary of Contents for K 3.160

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Page 3: ...that can be recycled Please arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances Please dispose your old appli ances using appropriate collection sys tems Notes about the ingredients REACH You will fin...

Page 4: ...Never draw in fluids containing solvents or undiluted acids and solvents This in cludes petrol paint thinner and heating oil The spray mist thus generated is highly inflammable explosive and poi sono...

Page 5: ...ped with an oil separator This appliance was designed to be used with detergents which are supplied or recommended by the manufacturer The use of other detergents or chemi cals may compromise the safe...

Page 6: ...pressure pump and accessories For protection the use of the K RCHER water filter optional accessory order no 4 730 059 is recommended Observe regulations of water supplier For connection values see ty...

Page 7: ...gger gun the device will switch on Note Release the lever of the trigger gun the device will switch off again High pres sure remains in the system Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks The work...

Page 8: ...dle Stow away the accessories in the ac cessory holder Danger Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and mainte nance work The appliance is maintenance free Prior to longer...

Page 9: ...e When switching on first pull the lever of the trigger gun and then switch the ap pliance switch to I ON Clean high pressure nozzle Remove dirt and debris from the nozzle bore us ing a needle and rin...

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